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I would agree there. So much of this draft just depends on who is available when the Lions pick. He's projected in the second round so could be on the board when Lions pick. The fact that he can return weighs heavily in his favor too.

by Paula Pasche 4/16/2015 7:49:43 PM

I do not agree with the experts, I think Lucas could be a much better in year 2 and start at tackle

by Larry4/16/2015 7:49:54 PM

Are you saying there are experts who don't like Lucas? The Lions loved him in camp last year. Remember he was an undrafted last year. Considering he was a rookie, I thought he played well last year. They always say the biggest jump for an NFL player is usually between year 1 and year 2.

by Paula Pasche 4/16/2015 7:51:45 PM

Mayhew has done a great job of finding starting OL in the 3rd round the last 2 years. I saw follow the blueprint even if they sit a year. Do you see any that would fit the mold?

by Jay4/16/2015 7:51:59 PM

I've written that in my story about to be posted. They got Swanson in third round last year. They got Warford in third round in 2013. Reiff was a first rounder. They knew they didn't NEED Reiff and Swanson to start as rookies. I'm not sure they were counting on Warford to start as a rookie, but he won the job in training camp in 2013 and has held on. ...

by Paula Pasche 4/16/2015 7:53:32 PM

I could see them taking Cann or Tomlinson in the second and that would be ok for the OL and a DT or A RB in the first.

by shadowman4/16/2015 7:53:46 PM

Yes. You've probably noticed that the prospect they bring in for pre-draft visits are guys who could go in all rounds, not just first. We fixate a lot on the first round because everyone does. But it's almost more important who they draft in subsequent rounds. ... And also we know that Mayhew won't reach down for a pick. If he's at 23 with the clock ticking and there's a good OL rated at 32nd, he is very unlikely to reach down - he could try to trade down but won't reach.

by Paula Pasche 4/16/2015 7:56:54 PM

You know our team has depth when the Trench guys get all this LOVE.We still need a developmental CB

by Larry4/16/2015 7:57:14 PM

I know what's wrong with everybody? In the past few years it seems all we do is talk about which CB the Lions will draft in the first round. I do think they will draft a CB who they can develop. It's nice to have the luxury to know they don't need a starting CB for his season. And they do have some depth. Pluse we don't know much about Nevin Lawson who was a fourth-round pick last year. I think they liked him coming out of camp last year but he was done for the season after an injury in the second game.

by Paula Pasche 4/16/2015 7:59:11 PM

One thing to remember - it's almost like the Lions have 3 free agents coming in. Stephen Tulloch, Nevin Lawson and Kyle Van Noy didn't play much last year due to injuries. They should be healthy and ready to go for camp so it's almost like 3 new bodies.

by Paula Pasche 4/16/2015 8:00:17 PM

I'm sure you've heard by now that Adrian Peterson was reinstated. Will be curious to see if he goes back to Vikings. He is under contract, could be interesting to watch.

by Paula Pasche 4/16/2015 8:01:00 PM

Another thing, the Lions start official (yet voluntary) offseason workouts on Monday. I expect the writers will be able to talk to a few of the players next week. Always good to catch up with them. We also could get some injury updates - Waddle, Lawson, Bell and more.

by Paula Pasche 4/16/2015 8:02:47 PM

Petersen and Rivers could be draft day trades, changing the whole first round rhythm

by Larry4/16/2015 8:02:52 PM

I love the draft for that reason - so many variables. I just can't see Peterson going back to Minnesota and yet he's under contract.

by Paula Pasche 4/16/2015 8:03:30 PM

we still have 2 WR's that didn't play last year in Broyles and the one on IR

by shadowman4/16/2015 8:03:34 PM

Ryan Broyles just needs to have a good offseason and training camp. He needs to prove he still has explosiveness after his three major surgeries. TJ Jones is a huge mystery. They liked him when they drafted him in the sixth round out of Notre Dame last year, we just haven't seen much of what he can do yet.

by Paula Pasche 4/16/2015 8:04:48 PM

I have a feeling that TJ Jones, was insurance for Ryan. Unfortunately that insurance did not work out. I remember he hadn't literally no experience in any form of the scheme that Lombardi brought here.

by SFHB4/16/2015 8:07:12 PM

TJ was injured last year and remember he was a sixth-round pick so expectations were not too high. I don't remember him flashing at all in camp. We'll see this year. I thought Corey Fuller was just awful as a rookie (he was fast but looked lost), but he showed real improvement in his second year. Maybe it will be the same with TJ. I fully expect Fuller to make the 53-man roster.

by Paula Pasche 4/16/2015 8:09:11 PM

Thanks to everyone for joining in today. Great questions. Finally the draft is only two weeks away. Will chat again at 3 p.m. next Thursday (April 23). Like I said, the players start offseason workouts next Monday so might have some news on injuries and how the offseason went for many of them. Don't forget to follow me on Twitter @PaulaPasche. Have a great weekend!!!!